{"id":3694,"date":"2017-04-11T17:07:24","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T00:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sbbch.org\/?p=3694"},"modified":"2025-04-26T16:31:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T22:31:25","slug":"50-useful-survival-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/?p=3694","title":{"rendered":"50 Useful Survival Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3695\" src=\"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/50Suvivaltips.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"722\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/50Suvivaltips.jpg 722w, https:\/\/sbbch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/50Suvivaltips-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/a><strong>50 Survival Tips and Tricks for the Outdoors\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"main-container\">\n<div id=\"page\" class=\"single clearfix\">\n<article class=\"article\">\n<div id=\"content_box\">\n<div id=\"post-5120\" class=\"g post post-5120 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-essential-guides category-guides category-survival-skills category-wilderness tag-50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors has_thumb\">\n<div class=\"single_post\">\n<div class=\"post-single-content-wrap sticky-ssicon\">\n<div class=\"post-single-content box mark-links entry-content\">\n<div class=\"thecontent\">\n<div id=\"tve_flt\" class=\"tve_flt\">\n<div id=\"tve_editor\" class=\"tve_shortcode_editor\">\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\">\n<ul class=\"toc_list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#Best_Survival_Tips_and_Tricks_Ultimate_Guide_List\">Best Survival Tips and Tricks: Ultimate Guide List<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_to_create_a_thick_fire_signal\">How to create a thick fire signal<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#1_Create_a_thick_fire_signal\">1. Create a thick fire signal.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_to_stay_cool_in_the_desert\">How to stay cool in the desert<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#2_Staying_Cool_in_the_Desert\">2. Staying Cool in the Desert.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#3_Learn_to_tell_where_North_is_without_navigational_survival_gear\">3. Learn to tell where North is without navigational survival gear!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#4_What_if_you_dont_have_a_watch\">4. What if you don&#8217;t have a watch?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#5_Always_have_char_cloth_ready\">5. Always have char cloth ready.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_to_Start_a_fire_using_hand_sanitizer_how_to_video\">How to Start a fire using hand sanitizer [how to video]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#6_Use_hand_sanitizer_from_your_survival_kit_to_start_embers\">6. Use hand sanitizer from your survival kit to start embers.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#7_Shave_off_that_fat_wood\">7. Shave off that fat wood!<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#Insulation_against_cold_HOW_TO_STAY_WARM\">Insulation against cold [HOW TO STAY WARM]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#8_Learn_basic_body_insulation\">8. Learn basic body insulation.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_to_get_water_from_trees\">How to get water from trees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#9_Get_water_from_trees\">9. Get water from trees.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#10_Use_toothpaste_to_relieve_bug_bites\">10. Use toothpaste to relieve bug bites.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#11_Put_tampons_on_your_survival_first_aid_kit\">11. Put tampons on your survival first aid kit!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#12_Keep_that_used_up_lighter\">12. Keep that used up lighter.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#13_Have_aluminium_foil_handy\">13. Have aluminium foil handy.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#14_Reduce_excessive_light_with_masking_tape\">14. Reduce excessive light with masking tape.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#15_Always_know_how_to_find_the_North_Star\">15. Always know how to find the North Star.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#16_Consider_a_guitar_case_as_your_choice_of_survival_bag\">16. Consider a guitar case as your choice of survival bag.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#17_Keep_those_carbon_steel_parts\">17. Keep those carbon steel parts!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#18_Grill_survival_food_with_metal_picks\">18. Grill survival food with metal picks.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#19_Rocks_around_the_campfire_are_very_useful\">19. Rocks around the campfire are very useful.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_to_use_charcoal_to_treat_diarhea_GUIDE\">How to use charcoal to treat diarhea [GUIDE]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#20_Improve_taste_of_water_bynbspusingnbspsimple_survival_techniques\">20. Improve taste of water by\u00a0using\u00a0simple survival techniques.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#21_Always_wear_a_survival_bracelet\">21. Always wear a survival bracelet.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#22_Add_aluminium_sheets_to_your_survival_shelters\">22. Add aluminium sheets to your survival shelters.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#Using_glow_sticks_for_survival\">Using glow sticks for survival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#23_Carry_glow_sticks_with_you\">23. Carry glow sticks with you!<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#Top_10_uses_for_a_survival_poncho_survival_video\">Top 10 uses for a survival poncho [survival video]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#24_Bring_a_poncho\">24. Bring a poncho.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#Never_use_dirty_water_to_wash_out_wounds\">Never use dirty water to wash out wounds<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#25_DO_NOT_use_unclean_water_to_wash_wounds\">25. DO NOT use unclean water to wash wounds.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_to_use_water_purification_tablets_for_survival\">How to use water purification tablets for survival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#26_Always_carry_with_your_water_purifying_tablets\">26. Always carry with your water purifying tablets.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#27_Know_what_to_do_with_animal_entrails_and_faeces\">27. Know what to do with animal entrails and faeces.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#28_Process_food_away_from_the_camp\">28. Process food away from the camp.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#Cutting_down_logs_without_saws_knives_or_axes\">Cutting down logs without saws, knives or axes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#29_Save_energy_on_chopping_wood\">29. Save energy on chopping wood.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#30_Sleep_on_elevated_surfaces\">30. Sleep on elevated surfaces.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_to_organize_your_bug_out_bag_or_your_survival_packnbsp\">How to organize your bug out bag or your survival pack\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#31_Organize_your_survival_pack_efficiently\">31. Organize your survival pack efficiently.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#32_Minimize_layers\">32. Minimize layers.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#33_Bring_around_an_extra_pair_of_socks\">33. Bring around an extra pair of socks.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#34_Treat_those_blisters\">34. Treat those blisters!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#35_Balance_food_and_water\">35. Balance food and water.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_to_send_out_an_SOS\">How to send out an S.O.S.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#36_Learn_how_to_do_SOS_among_other_survival_tactics\">36. Learn how to do S.O.S, among other survival tactics.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#37_Know_the_universal_wave\">37. Know the universal \u201cwave.\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#38_Setting_up_camp_in_the_proper_location_is_the_first_of_all_outdoor_survivor_techniques\">38. Setting up camp in the proper location is the first of all outdoor survivor techniques.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_to_use_fungus_to_start_fires_easily\">How to use fungus to start fires easily<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#39_Use_fungus_to_start_fires_easily\">39. Use fungus to start fires easily.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#Fire_lighting_using_horse_hoot_fungusnbsp\">Fire lighting using horse hoot fungus\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_to_make_a_wildernessnbsptorch_for_survival\">How to make a wilderness\u00a0torch for survival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#40_Make_an_easy_torch\">40. Make an easy torch.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#Collecting_rain_water_to_survive\">Collecting rain water to survive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#41_How_to_collect_rainwater_for_survival\">41. How to collect rainwater for survival.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#42_Invest_in_waterproofing_as_much_as_survival_tips_and_tricks\">42. Invest in waterproofing as much as survival tips and tricks.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_to_make_a_survival_water_filter_VIDEO_GUIDE\">How to make a survival water filter [VIDEO GUIDE]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#43_Filtering_water_is_one_of_the_most_important_survival_skills\">43. Filtering water is one of the most important survival skills.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_To_Build_A_Fire_Heat_Reflector_For_Cold_Weather_Survival_Tips_Techniques\">How To Build A Fire Heat Reflector For Cold Weather Survival [Tips &amp; Techniques]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#44_Reflect_heat_around_the_campfire\">44. Reflect heat around the campfire.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_to_use_a_signal_mirrors_to_grab_attention\">How to use a signal mirrors to grab attention<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#45_Always_have_two_signal_mirrors\">45. Always have two signal mirrors.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#46_Learn_about_the_medicinal_properties_of_natures_products_around_you\">46. Learn about the medicinal properties of nature\u2019s products around you.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#47_Fight_intestinal_infections_with_acorns\">47. Fight intestinal infections with acorns!<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_to_make_a_rose_hips_tea\">How to make a rose hips tea<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#48_Fight_constipation_with_other_kinds_of_tea\">48. Fight constipation with other kinds of tea.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#49_Dock_leaves_are_instant_antihistamines\">49. Dock leaves are instant antihistamines.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#How_to_make_a_willow_bark_tea\">How to make a willow bark tea<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/authorizedboots.com\/2015\/07\/50-survival-tips-and-tricks-for-the-outdoors\/#50_Willow_barks_are_natural_aspirins\">50. Willow barks are natural aspirins.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>50 Survival Tips and Tricks for the Outdoors\u00a0 Best Survival Tips and Tricks: Ultimate Guide List How to create a thick fire signal 1. Create a thick fire signal. How to stay cool in the desert 2. Staying Cool in the Desert. 3. Learn to tell where North is without navigational survival gear! 4. 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